Recall
Saab 900 — 96V008000
NHTSA ID
96V008000
Make
Saab
Model
900
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-01-23
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
8,988
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequence
IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.